Effectiveness Rating for Sodium's Ability to Improve Swimming Performance

The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well sodium is able to improve swimming performance. The overall rating for this claim is 2 out of 3. There is some research showing the supplement's ability to deliever on this particular claim is warranted. Using Sodium to improve swimming performance may lead to positive results.

Confidence Rating for Sodium's Ability to Improve Swimming Performance

The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.

There are 3 studies in the database on sodium; the confidence rating is 60. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.

References

Title of Study
Acute versus chronic supplementation of sodium citrate on 200 m performance in adolescent swimmers
Sodium Bicarbonate Ingestion and Repeated Swim Sprint Performance
The Effects of Beta-Alanine and Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Anaerobic Performance in Trained Males